g that began the moment he was back in her arms. No longer did Ellie feel like she was livi

started talking to the kids at school, even finding herself laughing with a group of them during lunch.

with Max in the backyard, her face filled with joy as Max chased after a ball. He couldn't help but smile at the sight. In those moment

e city, once so unfamiliar and cold, had become her home. It was as if Max had brought with him a

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